{"id":15941,"date":"2021-11-01T09:40:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-01T13:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=15941"},"modified":"2021-11-01T10:13:24","modified_gmt":"2021-11-01T14:13:24","slug":"winter-events-activities-holiday-shopping-and-courses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=15941","title":{"rendered":"Winter Events, Activities, Holiday Shopping, and Courses"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As the colder weather sets in and the holidays approach, take note of the following opportunities on campus or in the surrounding area for you and your family. Please note: the events below are subject to change at any time. Please confirm event details, safety policies, etc. directly with each event listed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Family\/Kid Friendly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abramsplanetarium.org\/Programs\/Public.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MSU Abrams Planetarium Family Shows<\/a>: In November, check out Violent Universe: Catastrophes of the Cosmos and The Little Star That Could. They also offer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abramsplanetarium.org\/Programs\/Sensory.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sensory friendly shows<\/a> on the third Sunday of the month.<\/li><li>Nov. 6 \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/broadmuseum.msu.edu\/calendar\/family-day-20211106\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Family Day: Perspective<\/a>: Make creative connections with our exhibitions through free hands-on and interactive family fun throughout the museum. All ages are welcome. See all upcoming events at the MSU Broad Art Museum <a href=\"https:\/\/broadmuseum.msu.edu\/calendar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/li><li>Nov. 19 \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/silverbellsinthecity.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver Bells in the City<\/a>: Millions of lights. Thousands of people. One very special guest. Lansing\u2019s premiere holiday event.<\/li><li>Starts Nov. 20 \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/potterparkzoo.org\/event\/27th-annual-wonderland-of-lights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wonderland of Lights at Potter Park Zoo<\/a>: Tour grounds with friends and family as thousands of lights and decorations transform the zoo into a holiday spectacle.<\/li><li>Nov. 21 \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cadl.org\/event\/414793\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CADL-Downtown Branch Sensory Friendly Movies<\/a>: Join in on the 3rd Sunday of the month for sensory-friendly family-friendly movies when we turn the lights up and turn the sound down. Feel free to get up, dance, walk, shout or sing! Snacks provided.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Holiday Shopping<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Nov. 4 \u2013 Dec. 23 (every Thursday, Friday and Saturday) \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/lansingartgallery.org\/2021-michigan-made-holiday-art-exhibition\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/lansingartgallery.org\/2021-michigan-made-holiday-art-exhibition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Michigan Made Holiday Art Exhibition<\/a>: Showcasing established and emerging artists, enjoy holiday shopping and opportunities to support makers in the local economy.<\/li><li>Nov. 5 \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canr.msu.edu\/hrt\/our_gardens\/Garden-Programs-and-Events\/Houseplant-Sale\/index\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.canr.msu.edu\/hrt\/our_gardens\/Garden-Programs-and-Events\/Houseplant-Sale\/index\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2021 MSU Houseplant &amp; Succulent Sale<\/a>: All sales from this fundraiser help support the gardens, including funding for garden maintenance, educational programming, and support for our undergraduate student employees.<\/li><li>Nov. 5 \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lansing.org\/event\/arts-night-out-in-old-town\/38019\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.lansing.org\/event\/arts-night-out-in-old-town\/38019\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arts Night Out<\/a>: Shops host a special sale, exhibits, arts and crafts demo, live performances.<\/li><li>Second Friday of the Month \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lansing.org\/event\/second-friday-shop-hop-in-old-town\/36700\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Second Friday Shop Hop in Old Town<\/a>: Hop around to multiple participating businesses for specials, make and takes, pop up shops, local artist, and more.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Music<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Nov. 2 \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etix.com\/ticket\/p\/6819203\/percussion-ensemble-east-lansing-fairchild-theatre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MSU Percussion Ensemble<\/a>: Presenting a range of contemporary works performed by members of MSU\u2019s percussion ensemble. <\/li><li>Nov. 3 \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.therobintheatre.com\/events\/mikeyyaustin-the-soulcial-club-at-the-robin\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.therobintheatre.com\/events\/mikeyyaustin-the-soulcial-club-at-the-robin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Robin Theatre Presents<\/a>: MikeyyAustin &amp; the Soulcial Club: Lansing-based artist and activist, MikeyyAustin and his band, The Soulcial Club, were recently highlighted by NPR Music for their Tiny Desk submission. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.therobintheatre.com\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.therobintheatre.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check out all upcoming performances at the Robin Theatre<\/a>. <\/li><li>Nov. 3 \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etix.com\/ticket\/p\/4606232\/msu-federal-credit-union-showcase-seriesthe-westerlies-east-lansing-fairchild-theatre\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.etix.com\/ticket\/p\/4606232\/msu-federal-credit-union-showcase-seriesthe-westerlies-east-lansing-fairchild-theatre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MSU Federal Credit Union Showcase Series: The Westerlies<\/a>: This arty brass quartet of childhood friends from Seattle mixes ideas from jazz, new classical, and Appalachian folk. <\/li><li>Throughout November and December \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whartoncenter.com\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.whartoncenter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wharton Center for the Arts<\/a> presents a variety of musical performances, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whartoncenter.com\/events\/detail\/spartan-spectacular-2021\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.whartoncenter.com\/events\/detail\/spartan-spectacular-2021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spartan Spectacular<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whartoncenter.com\/events\/detail\/mannheim-steamroller-christmas\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.whartoncenter.com\/events\/detail\/mannheim-steamroller-christmas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mannheim Steamroller Christmas<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whartoncenter.com\/events\/detail\/com-songs-of-comfort-and-joy\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.whartoncenter.com\/events\/detail\/com-songs-of-comfort-and-joy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Songs of Comfort and Joy<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whartoncenter.com\/events\/detail\/leslie-odom-jr\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.whartoncenter.com\/events\/detail\/leslie-odom-jr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Leslie Odom, Jr The Christmas Tour<\/a>, and more.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Performance and Art<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Nov. 3 \u2013 <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whartoncenter.com\/events\/detail\/whose-live-anyway\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.whartoncenter.com\/events\/detail\/whose-live-anyway\" target=\"_blank\">Whose Live Anyway?<\/a> 90 minutes of hilarious improvised comedy and song all based on audience suggestions. <\/li><li>Nov. 14 \u2013 <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/broadmuseum.msu.edu\/calendar\/print-club-20211114\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/broadmuseum.msu.edu\/calendar\/print-club-20211114\" target=\"_blank\">Print Club!<\/a>: Print Club! is a LGBTQ+ affirming social club founded by Lansing artist Randi Richards (they\/them\/she\/her) dedicated to making space for those that love ink to work together, share, and build skills without financial barriers.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Personal\/Professional Development Opportunities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Nov. 3 \u2013 <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.msu.edu\/professional-development\/courses\/business-analysis\/introduction-to-process-mapping-november.html\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/hr.msu.edu\/professional-development\/courses\/business-analysis\/introduction-to-process-mapping-november.html\" target=\"_blank\">Introduction to Process Mapping<\/a>: Learn how to define key process improvement terminology, identify common elements of process maps, reduce barriers to success, and create a process map. If you take this course, consider taking the follow-up <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.msu.edu\/professional-development\/courses\/business-analysis\/promapp-interactive-process-creation.html\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/hr.msu.edu\/professional-development\/courses\/business-analysis\/promapp-interactive-process-creation.html\" target=\"_blank\">Promapp, Interactive Process Creation<\/a> course on Dec. 1. <\/li><li>Starts Nov. 8 \u2013 <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/health4u.msu.edu\/courses\/understanding-shame\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/health4u.msu.edu\/courses\/understanding-shame\" target=\"_blank\">Understanding Shame and Building Shame Resilience<\/a>: Join MSU\u2019s certified Daring Way Facilitator Lisa Laughman for this 7-week course based on the work of Dr. Bren\u00e9 Brown. <\/li><li>Starts Nov. 8 \u2013 <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.msu.edu\/professional-development\/courses\/communication\/crucial-conversations-november.html\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/hr.msu.edu\/professional-development\/courses\/communication\/crucial-conversations-november.html\" target=\"_blank\">Crucial Conversations<\/a>: Learn step by step tools for promoting open, honest dialogue around high-stakes, emotional, or risky topics. <\/li><li>Nov. 11 \u2013 <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/worklife.msu.edu\/events\/family-affinity-group-how-support-your-childrens-learning-technology\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/worklife.msu.edu\/events\/family-affinity-group-how-support-your-childrens-learning-technology\" target=\"_blank\">Family Affinity Group: How to Support Your Children\u2019s Learning from Technology<\/a>: In this session, we\u2019ll talk about what we know from research about children and screens and how caregivers can use that information to support their children\u2019s learning. <\/li><li>Dec. 1 (register by Nov. 17) \u2013 <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.msu.edu\/professional-development\/courses\/personal-development\/power-of-habit-december.html\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/hr.msu.edu\/professional-development\/courses\/personal-development\/power-of-habit-december.html\" target=\"_blank\">The Power of Habit<\/a>: Based on \u201cThe Power of Habit\u201d by Charles Duhigg, in this course you will learn how habits are created and how to replace undesirable habits with productive ones. <\/li><li>Dec. 9 \u2013<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.msu.edu\/professional-development\/courses\/management\/building-cohesive-teams.html\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/hr.msu.edu\/professional-development\/courses\/management\/building-cohesive-teams.html\" target=\"_blank\"> Building Cohesive Teams<\/a>: Explore strategies to increase team cohesiveness and establish positive day-to-day interactions to enhance communication, build team awareness and cultivate trustworthiness in the work culture. <\/li><li>Dec. 9 \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/worklife.msu.edu\/events\/family-affinity-group-depression-anxiety-and-other-common-mental-health-challenges-youth\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/worklife.msu.edu\/events\/family-affinity-group-depression-anxiety-and-other-common-mental-health-challenges-youth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Family Affinity Group: Depression, Anxiety, and Other Common Mental Health Challenges in Youth<\/a>: Learn about the most commonly-diagnosed mental health challenges in young people as well as ways to help them be successful in managing them.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sports\/Fitness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Nov. 20 \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/runsignup.com\/silverbells?fbclid=IwAR0Qk2rCEkSQFaZYUXNvgYLGFoYNGAU5jENCLHPChc4s0z4S8SPX7o7WSxE\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/runsignup.com\/silverbells?fbclid=IwAR0Qk2rCEkSQFaZYUXNvgYLGFoYNGAU5jENCLHPChc4s0z4S8SPX7o7WSxE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver Bells 5K<\/a>: Participants will be able to run\/walk the 5K marked course in downtown Lansing or from home virtually. <\/li><li>Nov. 25 \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/runsignup.com\/Race\/MI\/Lansing\/LansingTurkeymanTrot\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/runsignup.com\/Race\/MI\/Lansing\/LansingTurkeymanTrot\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lansing Turkey Trot (in-person or virtual)<\/a>: Proceeds from the race go to support High School and Middle School Cross Country and Track programs, and Youth Running Clubs through the Michigan Running Foundation grant program.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you have an event you\u2019d like us to consider including in a future article? Please email HR.CommunicationsList@campusad.msu.edu with the details.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the colder weather sets in and the holidays approach, take note of the following opportunities on campus or in the surrounding area for you and your family. 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